Topic: Smoke

The UK has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will raise the legal smoking age by one year every year, effectively banning cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008. Analysis suggests that major tobacco companies like Philip Morris may support such bans as they pivot toward high-margin nicotine vapes and salts. The legislation focuses on purchasing rights rather than the act of smoking itself.

A personal digression covers past habits involving rolling tobacco and cannabis, including the "wake and bake" lifestyle. The conversation shifts to the history of podcast networks and the financial success of Mark Cuban, who sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo for billions. The hosts reflect on being "too early" to various tech trends and the challenges of monetizing digital content compared to early internet pioneers.

A conversation between Carl Reiner and Bill Maher touched on an obscure rumor regarding Danny Thomas being a "plate man." The term, which requires research on Grok or Urban Dictionary, is left largely unexplained but teased as a "weirdo" behavior from a different era. Additionally, Cassandra Fehr from Texas is thanked for a "precise" package of gags and Colgin liquid smoke, with the host recommending that "precise women" should go into sales.

John C. Dvorak provides a culinary tip recommending Colgin Hickory Liquid Smoke as a versatile seasoning. He suggests using it in spaghetti and pizza sauces to create a "smoked tomato" flavor or as a shortcut for making pulled pork in a standard oven. The tip is noted for its ability to add depth to dishes without becoming bitter.

Dr. Russell Boer of UCLA discusses the public health emergency declared in Los Angeles County due to extreme smoke and ash. Medical clinics are seeing a surge in patients reporting shortness of breath, chest tightness, and acute flare-ups of chronic heart and lung diseases. Health officials warn that an Air Quality Index above 200 is hazardous even for healthy individuals and athletes, as fine particles can enter the bloodstream through the lungs.

The "Tip of the Day" features a recommendation for the Masterbuilt 30-inch digital electric smoker as an affordable alternative to high-end pellet grills. The host describes it as a "cheat" for amateur cooks that allows for consistent low-and-slow results for pork butts and turkeys. The segment also mentions an accessory for "cold smoking" and provides resources for finding previous tips on the show's archive sites.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended plans to ban smoking in outdoor beer gardens and other public spaces to reduce the "preventable death" toll of 80,000 people annually. Starmer argues the move is necessary to relieve the financial burden on the National Health Service (NHS). Critics view the policy as an overreach of the "nanny state" that contradicts Starmer's promise to tread lightly on people's lives.

A host discusses their 16-month journey of quitting tobacco and marijuana by using organic vape juice with low nicotine. The conversation touches on the psychological process of the habit and the return of vivid dreams after ceasing heavy marijuana use.

A discussion regarding the sudden ubiquity of burrata cheese in culinary media leads to a comparison with the rise of smoked paprika. The popularity of these ingredients is attributed to television cooking shows, specifically those hosted by Rachel Ray. The conversation notes how media trends often originate in niche spaces before being adopted by mainstream outlets.

Canada has introduced a world-first regulation requiring warning labels like "poison in every puff" to be printed directly on individual cigarettes. The show closes with a clip of President Biden appearing to stumble over the phrase "fighting force," sounding like "fighty-five." The hosts sign off with a reminder of the upcoming Sunday broadcast.

New Zealand passed world-first legislation banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2008, effectively creating a lifetime ban for the next generation. The law also significantly reduces the number of authorized tobacco retailers. The hosts signed off Episode 1513, announcing the next live broadcast for Thursday.

Mainstream media outlets like NPR and CNN are criticized for reporting "hundreds" of protesters when visual evidence suggests tens of thousands. Coverage highlights a smoke bomb arrest in Toronto and a vehicle driving into protesters in Winnipeg.

A listener entering the air traffic control profession seeks "relationship road trip karma" for an upcoming tour of New England. Multiple donors use the "smoking hot wife" trope to credit their spouses for their support of the show, leading to various jingle requests.

An anecdote describes a social gathering with a former New York banker where cedar smoke caused an allergic reaction. The conversation touched on election integrity, with the banker dismissing claims of fraud as "just Twitter" noise, despite the unprecedented volume of mail-in ballots in the 2020 election.

Author David Michael Beachwood donated $333.33 and promoted his book, "We Sleep, They Live," which explores how a small group of people rule the world. Other donations include a tribute to "Smoking Hot Wife Lisa" and a Christmas "switcheroo" donation for Bruce Wayne Fitzgerald.

Congressman Devin Nunes claims that newly declassified documents are "smoking guns" proving the Obama administration knew about Hillary Clinton's operation against the Trump campaign. Nunes asserts that the Crossfire Hurricane team at the FBI was aware of the Clinton-funded origins of the investigation. President Trump has stated he declassified all related documents a year ago to facilitate the Durham probe.

Northern California experiences severe air quality issues as smoke from regional wildfires creates an orange glow over San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Visibility in some areas is reported as low as a quarter of a mile, while anecdotal reports suggest even lower visibility in harder-hit zones. The atmospheric conditions are attributed to shifting winds and ongoing fire activity across the state.

Northern California residents experienced pitch-black conditions and deep orange skies as wildfire smoke blocked the sun until midday on September 9, 2020. John C. Dvorak reports that the darkness in the Bay Area was so severe that streetlights remained on until 1:00 PM. The phenomenon was caused by a combination of a dense marine layer and high-altitude ash from regional fires.

Protests against permanent social distancing laws have turned violent in the Netherlands, with reports of police using force against demonstrators. In Spain, rumors of a new EU-wide lockdown on September 18th circulate as regional governments ban outdoor smoking to prevent virus spread via droplets. Mandatory mask mandates in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Madrid have sparked significant public backlash and "COVID denier" labeling.

The origin of the "smoking hot wife" lexicon in the No Agenda community is traced back to a July 2011 clip of preacher Joe Nelms delivering a blessing before a NASCAR race. In the prayer, Nelms thanked God for various car brands and his "smoking hot wife, Lisa." The hosts use this to mock the dry sponsorship style of NPR.